Arfvedsonite, zircon, fergusonite-(Y), orthoclase

Arfvedsonite, zircon, fergusonite-(Y), orthoclase

Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi

1341

Nice combination specimen that is both aesthetic and rare.  On a matrix of finely formed othoclase crystals are black lustrous arfvedsonite crystals between which are finely formed crystals of zircon (8mm across) and fergusonite-(Y) (up to 7mm across).

Formulas: Arfvedsonite [Na][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2; Zircon ZrSiO4; Fergusonite-(Y) YNbO4; Othoclase KAlSi3O8

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 70x55x35mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)

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